Easter Egg HuntMarch 30, 1 – 3pmFreeEnjoy family fun with an egg hunt, Easter bunny photos, face painting and more.Sunrise Village10507 156th St E, Puyallupmysunrisevillage.com/event

Usual and Accustomed Grounds: The Boldt Decision at 50 SymposiumMarch 30, 10am – 5pm10 – 11am – salmon stories facilitated by the Billy Frank Jr Nisqually Wildlife Refuge11- 1:30pm – Luncheon2 – 3pm – panel discussion3 – 5pm book signingExhibition through September 1Washington State History Museum1911 Pacific Ave, Tacomawashingtonhistory.org 

Poetry After DarkMarch 30, 7 – 10pm21+Poetry After Dark is a poetic, open mic experience exposing the community to local poets and spoken word artists.Spoken word artists, poets, singers, songwriters, listeners and supporters of performance arts are invited to attend.Tacoma Arts Community Center1101 S 11th St, TacomaThe Black Night Market | Tacoma WA

Snake Lake Science FairRegister by April 6Fair April 20Students grade K-12th create their own science project to participate in this exciting community event. $15 application fee for participants, deadline to apply is April 6 by filling out the application form and submitting it to the Tacoma Nature Center. Science Fair viewing is free and open to the public.Tacoma […]

Erik Fremstad: Unnatural SelectionNow through April 7Included with admissionUnnatural Selection is a series of six paintings—a bison, wolf, grizzly bear, pollinators, sea turtle, and polar bear—created by artist Erik Fremstad between 2018 and 2023. Each large-scale portrait details the devastation to the North American wildlife species. In his process, Fremstad uses words to form the outline […]

Taking LeaveMarch 22 – April 7, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pmNo production on March 31Directed by Melanie GladstoneEnjoy Dukesbay Productions’ play, TAKING LEAVE, a stage production by Nagle Jackson.  A father with Alzheimer disease has taken leave from the real world and imagining a new one.The Dukesbay Theater in the Merlino Art Center508 6th […]

Washington Center Accepting Applications for Anacker ScholarshipNow through noon, April 9he Washington Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce that scholarship applications are being accepted for graduating high school students interested in pursuing a career in the arts. First awarded in 2014, the Washington Center Anacker Scholarship for the Arts recognizes, encourages, and […]

University of Puget Sound Opera Theater:  Into the WoodsApril 4 – 6, 7:30pm, April 7, 2pmEnjoy this 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine performed by the School of Music Opera Theater.University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Concert Hall1500 N Warner St, Tacoma253.879.3741, pugetsound.edu/eventstickets:  tickets.pugetsound.edu

First Friday Night at Hands on Childrens MuseumApril 5, 4 – 8pm$1 AdmissionMembers FreeEnjoy monthly themed, hands-on activities and museum exhibits.Reduced admission is part of the museum’s Inspired Learning for All partnership with WSECU.Hands on Childrens Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia360.956.0818, hocm.org

Introduction to Boatbuilding Skills: Make Your Own Canoe PaddleApril 5 – 7, 9am – 4pmAges 16+Join Arbutus Folk School for an immersive woodworking experience with guest artist and boat-builder Ben Kahn!Learn to craft your own canoe paddle from a 2’×6′ piece of wood using an array of tools including a bandsaw, block plane, spokeshave, and more.Arbutus Folk […]

Caribbean Queens FestivalApril 6, 11am – 4pmFamily friendly.FreeThe Caribbean Queens Festival will engage community members in celebrating the music, food, artistry and culture of the Caribbean diaspora. This one-day public event will feature contributors of Caribbean descent, providing visibility and economic opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs.Edison Square5415 S Tacoma Way, Tacomacaribbeanqueens.net

Girl Scout Badge DayApril 7, 9am – 3pmBrownie and Junior Scouts are invited to join educators at LeMay – America’s Car Museum for an exciting full-day event to work through all the requirements for the Automotive Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing badges. Scouts will also have the opportunity to tour the Museum and participate in a […]